Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) vs Glen Grant 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 16979) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)Glen Grant 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 16979) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryEagle RareGlen Grant
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV50.5%47.5%
AgeNAS26 yr
Price£150£208.55
Rating5.00/5

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner60/100
Value33/100

Glen Grant 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 16979) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Grant 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 16979) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) is better value at £150 vs £209.

For beginners: Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£150 vs £208.55)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.5%) — may need water

Glen Grant 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 16979) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£208.55 vs £150)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Eagle?

Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Grant 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 16979) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2022 Release)

New WoodChocolate

Only Glen Grant 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 16979) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Malt ExtractOld Wood

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